Quality of life and patient reported symptoms after colorectal cancer in a Swedish population

Abstract

The number of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors is increasing in Sweden due to a rise in CRC incidence and improved survival, related to advances in treatment [1]. The benefit in oncological outcome can be at the cost of treatment-related adverse effects on functional outcomes and negative impact on quality of life (QoL) [2][3][4]. Bowel problems are very frequent after treatment for CRC. Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is common after colorectal anastomosis and consists of one or more of urgency, leakage, fragmented stools

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“…8,14 A cancer diagnosis in itself can lower the QoL. 31 In a study from 2022, patients who had their ostomies for a long time had better QoL than those with newly-created ostomies. 32 Surprisingly, slightly better QoL was found in EthioTemp than in EthioPerm, although they used home-made stoma bags.…”

Long-term outcomes of 1–2 cm rectal neuroendocrine tumors after local excision or radical resection: A population-based multicenter study

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Spiritual Support for Colorectal Cancer Patients to Improve Their Quality of Life: A Literature Review

“…One of the impacts is the disruption of many aspects of life, including emotional, psychological, and spiritual activities (Majda et al, 2022); Therefore, it is very important to focus on a spiritually fulfilling ministry. Assistance from the physical aspect has been carried out through curative efforts to reduce symptoms, especially pain experienced by patients, but has not improved the patient's quality of life because psychological pressure is also experienced by patients, especially at the beginning of diagnosis (Sjövall et al, 2023). Patients with advanced malignant tumors of the digestive tract cannot be treated or are unrestable, so they require palliative therapy to improve their quality of life.…”